New club in Southwater for people with dementia

By The Newsroom
Published 24th Aug 2016, 14:58 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:32 BST
A team of staff and volunteers from Age UK Horsham District are celebrating the launch of a Southwater club for people with dementia which opened on Wednesday July 27.

The new club will be open every Wednesday between 10am and 3pm at Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater.

Mandy Jones Dementia Services Manager for Age UK Horsham District commented: “We are delighted to be opening a Club for people with dementia in Southwater.

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“The local leisure centre is a great venue in the heart of the community, and we are looking forward to welcoming new members and are committed to ensuring that everyone enjoys their time with us.”

During the day members will enjoy a wide range of dementia friendly activities which are arranged with individual’s interests and abilities in mind.

All activities, snacks and a hot two course lunch are included in the fee.

The experienced club team of staff and volunteers will work with up to 12 people who have a diagnosis of dementia and are cared for by a family member or friend.

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